5,000 Miles from Home (2009)

They grew up in the rough-and-tumble ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago, speaking Italian at home, learning English at school and hanging out with friends of all backgrounds. Then war came ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jim Distasio, Mark McCutcheon

Writers:

Paul M. Basile, Jim Distasio

Stars:

Mario Avignone, Henry Basile, Rudolph Basile

Cast

Credited cast:
Mario Avignone	...	Interview
Henry Basile	...	Interview
Rudolph Basile	...	Interview
Larry Battisti	...	Interview
Frank Clarizio	...	Interview
Jerry Clarizio	...	Interview
Vito D'Alessandro	...	Interview
Marie Davino	...	Interview
John Del Medico	...	Interview
Louis Dodaro	...	Interview
Joseph Esposito	...	Interview
Vincent Farin	...	Interview
Lawrence Farino	...	Interview
John Ferraro	...	Interview
Anthony J. Fornelli	...	Interview

Storyline

They grew up in the rough-and-tumble ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago, speaking Italian at home, learning English at school and hanging out with friends of all backgrounds. Then war came along and turned their world upside down. Through in-depth interviews and rare archival material, "5,000 Miles From Home" tells the riveting tale of how an entire generation of Chicago-area Italian boys became American men in the crucible of World War II. When you trade pasta and stickball for k-rations and an M1 rifle, something's got to give.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forward March Media

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (NTSC Color)

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